BWC Expanding Program to Hire Recovering Addicts

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, known for pushing the envelope on what is considered comp-related spending, is expanding a program designed to help companies hire recovering addicts. The bureau announced Tuesday that its Substance Use Recovery and Workplace Safety Program will now include three more counties. The program reimburses employers for drug testing, and funds training for managers who supervise those in recovery. “We know when workers in recovery get a job, they are more likely to stay on a successful path,” BWC Administrator Stephanie McCloud sai...